POLYCHUCK Unveils Second Single + Performance Video ‘Retold Story’, Ft. Derek Sherinian + Brian Tichy

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Renowned Canadian guitar virtuoso Thomas Polychuck is set to release his highly anticipated second single, “Retold Story,” a progressive rock anthem that promises to captivate audiences worldwide. Showcasing Polychuck’s unparalleled shredding skills, the track features the legendary Derek Sherinian on keyboards and the powerhouse drumming of Brian Tichy, creating an extraordinary collaboration.

“Retold Story” will be available on all major streaming platforms starting August 2nd, and can be pre-saved via this link: https://earache.lnk.to/RetoldStory

Watch the live performance clip here:

Following the success of his debut single, “The Cyclone,” Thomas Polychuck continues to push the boundaries of progressive rock with his latest release. The new track highlights his technical prowess and innovative approach to guitar playing, making it a must-listen for fans of the genre. With influences ranging from classic rock to modern progressive elements, Polychuck has crafted a sound that is uniquely his own.
 
“Brian and Derek’s contributions have elevated the song to new heights, and I can’t wait for my fans to hear it,” says Polychuck. 
 
Sherinian, known for his work with Dream Theater, Black Country Communion, and Sons of Apollo, adds his signature keyboard wizardry to the track, creating a dynamic and atmospheric soundscape. Brian Tichy, who has played with Whitesnake, Billy Idol, and Foreigner, brings his powerful and precise drumming to the mix, driving the song forward with relentless energy.
 
The new single showcases Thomas Polychuck’s exceptional talent and reinforces his position as a rising star in the prog scene. Fans can expect intricate guitar solos, complex rhythms and an overall epic sound that is sure to leave a lasting impression. Polychuck also demonstrates his ability to improvise with a stunning uncut alternate version of the song, filmed live with local musicians at the renowned Planet Studios in Montreal.

FOR MORE INFORMATION, VISIT:
polychuck.com
linktr.ee/Polychuck

CEMETERY SKYLINE Celebrate “Nordic Gothic” Album Pre-Orders with Brand New Single ‘Torn Away’

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Nordic Gothic, the first full-length CEMETERY SKYLINE studio recording will see the fading light of day in the fall of 2024. Here’s a promise: It’s worth the wait. It’s just as awesome as you think it is. And more.

Vocalist Mikael Stanne says about the album: “The lyrics are deeply rooted in the self-chosen solitary life of the Nordic people, their anti-social behavior and bleak sense of humor… When writing the lyrics, I took advantage of this feature of ours, which you could call the Scandinavian gothic lifestyle.”

Stream the new single here: https://cemeteryskyline.lnk.to/NordicGothic-AlbumNe

The album is out October 11th in the following formats:
Black LP
Ltd. lilac LP (300x) – Bengans & Levykauppa Äx
Ltd. Sparkle Universe LP (500x) – https://www.cmdistro.de & various other retailers
Ltd. transp. light blue LP (300x) – EMP
Ltd. neon green LP (300x) – Backstage Rockshop & Fans and Bands in Mexico
Ltd. CD Digipak
CD Jewelcase + Bonus Track in Japan
Digital Album

Cover artwork by Metastazis

Pre-order Nordic Gothic now!

DELIVER THE GALAXY Share New Video Single ‘Shadows’ from Upcoming Album

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August 30, 2024 will see German melodic death metal act DELIVER THE GALAXY release their forthcoming studio album, entitled “Bury Your Gods”, via Massacre Records. After the band recently shared a first track and video for “Live.Die.Repeat”, their brand new single “Shadows” is now premiering below!

As the band reveals, “the text deals with pursuing lost dreams in darkness and finding solace and peace in the shadows.”

Listen to “Shadows”, out now on all digital streaming services, at https://deliver thegalaxy.bfan. link/shadows

“Bury Your Gods” marks the third studio album by DELIVER THE GALAXY, who are hailing from the Harz region in Germany. The album was mixed and mastered by André Hofmann at Hofmann Studios, and delves deep into the world of pre-astronautics, introducing the exciting idea that humanity is not alone in the universe. It discusses the thesis that an alien race visited earth during the time of the ancient Sumerians and shared their knowledge and technology of various pyramid constructions.

Compared to their previous releases, the band adopted a heavier sound, offering listeners an intense musical experience, yet on some tracks showcasing the clear singing abilities of vocalist Matthias Mente for the very first time. One can be sure, “Bury Your Gods” will stand out as one of the most powerful albums the band has ever created! Pre-order your album copy at https://lnk.to/buryyourgods 

[CD Artwork, varies from Vinyl Edition]

Tracklist:

  1. Ancient Alien
  2. Bury Your Gods
  3. Insetopia
  4. Unsterblich
  5. Get Down
  6. Dead Planet
  7. Live.Die.Repeat
  8. Shadows
  9. Path Of Existence
  10. Deathlight
  11. Serpent’s Lament
  12. In Retrospect
  13. PE3

DELIVER THE GALAXY live:
01.-03.08.2024 DE Büddenstedt – HelmFest
30.08.2024 DE Nürnberg – Der Cult *
31.08.2024 DE München – Backstage *
06.09.2024 DE Barleben – Metal Embrace Festival
07.09.2024 DE Weiher – Live Music Hall *
13.09.2024 DE Hamburg – Bambi Galore *
14.09.2024 DE Köln – MTC Cologne *
20.09.2024 DE Oberhausen – ResonanzWerk *
21.09.2024 DE Osnabrück – Bastard Club *
27.09.2024 DE Göttingen – Exil *
28.09.2024 DE Leipzig – Hellraiser *

*supporting Asenblut

DELIVER THE GALAXY are:
Matthias Mente – Vocals, Rhythm Guitar
Christian Rockstedt – Lead Guitar
Danny Stoye – Bass
Tim Schirmer – Drums

For More Info Visit:
http://www.deliverthegalaxy.com
https://www.facebook.com/deliverthegalaxy
https://www.instagram.com/deliver_the_galaxy
https://www.youtube.com/@deliverthegalaxy

PLATONICK DIVE Release Video for ‘Anesthetic Analgesic’ from Upcoming New Album

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Italian post-rock trio PLATONICK DIVE is preparing for the highly-anticipated launch of the band’s upcoming full-length album, entitled “Take a Deep Breath”, scheduled for release on September 13 via Moment of Collapse Records. With the track “Anesthetic Analgesic”, PLATONICK DIVE have now unleashed their latest single.

The song is released alongside a brand new video, which you can watch here: 

“Anesthetic Analgesic is the second single from Platonick Dive’s new album ‘Take A Deep Breath‘”, the band comments. “It’s one of the most experimental track of the album, because it explores new sounds and a new sonic path. The melodies are catchy and dark at the same time supported by a big bass line. The final part of the song is probably one of the most powerful sound explosion of the band’s entire discography. ‘Music is the radar of our lives, the point of reference in good and bad times. Like an anesthetic, a pain relief, a lifeline’.“

Established in Livorno, Italy in 2010, Gabriele, Marco and Jonathan were not just determined, but destined to break free from their surroundings, and music was their key. Developing their sound over the past years into a beautifully refined chaos. Mixing experimentation with electronics, colossal percussion, and searing post-rock guitars, the band has created a sound that is not stereotypical of their humble background. 

“Take a Deep Breath” is the perfect post-rock album for the summertime. Not drowning in melancholy and sad moments and not concentrating on low tuned and slow heavy parts, the band created an album that sounds so free of any boundaries and conventions. Relaxed, dynamic with a lot catchy tunes that settle in the ear. Absolutely danceable and writen for live performances on the one side and on the other side a perfect fitting score for a movie.

“Take a Deep Breath” will be coming out on September 13 via Moment of Collapse Records and is available for pre-order at THIS LOCATION

Tracklist:

  1. Intro
  2. Carpet Ceiling
  3. Faro
  4. Anesthetic Analgesic
  5. Naked Valley
  6. Too Beautiful To Die Too Wild To Live
  7. Interlude
  8. Falls Road
  9. Blue Hour
  10. Santa Monica
  11. Struggles & Feelings
  12. Tribeca

For more info visit:
https://linktr.ee/platonickdive
http://www.momentofcollapse.com

Watch VOIVOD Entrance at Fantasia Film Festival 2024 for ‘We Are Connected’ Documentary Premiere

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‘We are connected’ Premiere took place in Montreal, Canada at the 2024 Fantasia Film Festival at Concordia University, Address: 1455 Blvd. De Maisonneuve Ouest, By Director/Writer/Producer Felipe Belalcazar.

Cast
Voivod
Terry Brown
Tobias Forge (Ghost)
Mikael Akerfeldt (Opeth)
Jason Newsted (Metallica)
Danko Jones
Martin Popoff
George Stroumboulopoulos (Broadcaster)
Zach Blair (Rise Against, GWAR),
Tom G Warrior (Celtic Frost, Triptykon)
Ivan Doroschuk (Men Without Hats), among many others.
Luc Lemay

Picture above
Michel “Away” Langevin – drums (1982–present)
Denis “Snake” Bélanger – vocals (1982–1994, 2001–present)
Daniel “Chewy” Mongrain – guitars (2008–present)
Dominic “Rocky” Laroche – bass (2014–present)
Manager James Maclean
The Metal Voice-Jimmy Kay, Perrin Wolfson

Voïvod : We Are Connected traces the first 40 years of career of the famous and innovative Quebec metal band Voïvod. Through numerous testimonies and archival documents we follow the impressive journey of this extraordinary band. The documentary is enhanced by the use of animations from the visual creations of the band’s drummer, Michel “Away” Langevin.

It’s been a forty year journey punctuated by freak van accidents, bouts with cancer, Billboard recognition, and seismic line-up changes, never mind the event most critics assured would be the end of Voïvod: the death of co-founding guitarist and composer Denis “Piggy” D’Amour. Despite adversity, and perhaps by cosmic intervention or just serendipity, Voïvod found guitarist Daniel “Chewy” Mongrain, re-igniting their engines to deliver a string of albums and EPs leading to late-career triumphs The Wake (2019) and Synchro-Anarchy (2023). “We Are Connected” delves into the band’s creative journey and the challenges they’ve faced over the course of their career, while unequivocally reaffirming Voïvod’s status as one of Canada’s most important and innovative musical exports.

JUPITER CYCLOPS Drop New Music Video for Title Track of New Album “Age of the UFOnaut

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Releasing their debut album “Age Of The UFOnaut” on July 19th from Rockshots Records, Phoenix, AZ’s Jupiter Cyclops are sharing their latest music video for the record’s title track, a riff-driven onslaught about a rare encounter with an interdimensional race. It’s a ripper that you can’t help but sing along to.

Check out the music video below.

Jupiter Cyclops is an electrifying blend of energy, rockin riffs, catchy powerful vocal melodies, and contagious grooves. Featuring scene veterans Aaron Peltz (Downthesun, On a Pale Horse), guitarist Dustin Lyon (Opiate for the Masses), bassist Jake Melius (Big Wheel Stunt Show), and drummer Kyle Eades (Old Fashion Assassin), the quartet’s influences of classic rock and NWOBHM is sure to please fans of Clutch, Deep Purple, Black Sabbath, Iron Maiden, and more.

Exploring UFO sightings, conspiracy theories, interstellar demons, and the hidden parts of your mind, this is an album full of groove sludgy riffs, and a fresh take of blending stoner rock, classic heavy, and 70’s proto-metal. Fans will fall in love with tracks such as opener “Doomed”, an in-your-face fast-moving rocker fueled by conspiracy theories and paranoia to “Down From the Inside”, a classic tune about dismantling the system from within, all layered upon a sweet cake of riffs to “Chemical Voodoo”, a trippy song with a sludgy swinging guitar about the classic woes of drug experimentation to album closer “Way Down Below” featuring a booming guitar riff followed by thundering drums and bass, capped off with lyrics about the consequences of bad decisions.

“The album is a journey through our minds. What we have created was born out of our experiences and influences. It has an overall rock feel with a metal tinge, and a little acid trip mixed into it all.” adds the band.

Recommended for fans of Clutch, Orange Goblin, and Deep Purple, “Age Of The UFOnaut” was released on July 19th, 2024, and is available a the following links;

Track Listing:​
1. UFOnaut – 4:55
2. Between Worlds – 5:26
3. Sinful Ways – 5:10
4. Doomed – 5:47
5. Down From the Inside – 3:49
6. Chemical Voodoo – 5:23
7. Way Down Below – 5:58
8. Lumerian Nights – 4:21
Album Length: 40:49

JUPITER CYCLOPS are:
Dustin Lyon: Guitar
Aaron Peltz: Vocals
Jake Melius: Bass
Kyle Eades: Drums

More info: https://www.rockshots.eu | https://www.facebook.com/JupiterCyclopsArizona | https://www.instagram.com/jupitercyclopsaz/